Midwest Regional Sustainability Summit returns this June

Source: Movers & Makers

Storytelling has the power to inspire action, and this year’s Midwest Regional Sustainability Summit will explore how to harness that power for climate solutions.

Green Umbrella will host the 12th annual Summit on June 5 at the Sharonville Convention Center, bringing together leaders, advocates and experts for a day of discussions, workshops and performances focused on building a more sustainable future.

A keynote by Indigenous scholar, author and musician Dr. Lyla June Johnston and a plenary panel on “The Power of Sustainable Stories” will highlight the role of narratives in driving change. Panelists will share how to craft narratives that resonate with diverse audiences and drive action. With climate change affecting communities worldwide and in the Midwest, how we talk about it matters more than ever.

The panel includes Erika Street Hopman, co-founder of ChavoBart Digital Media; Tory Stephens, climate fiction creative and brand partnerships manager at Grist; and Becca Costello, local government reporter at Cincinnati Public Radio.

“The Summit sparks connections and learning, and this year’s program highlights storytelling as a tool to bridge divides and build a resilient, equitable future,” said Charlie Gonzalez, Green Umbrella’s corporate engagement and events manager, who leads conference planning.

As the largest sustainability conference in the Midwest, the Summit brings 650 professionals and community leaders to Cincinnati for a full day of programming. It features 100 speakers, exhibitors, an art show and live performances. Discussions and workshops cover green workforce development, corporate sustainability, clean energy and environmental justice.

This year’s theme, “Sustainable Stories,” focuses on storytelling as a way to connect data with personal experiences, align partners toward shared goals and promote transparency and accountability in terms of preparing for climate change.

The event is taking place in Sharonville because the downtown Cincinnati convention enter is under construction.

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